Recreation Therapist

Recreation Therapist

Duties and responsibilities: To assess patients need, recreational therapists consider medical records, personal observation and talks with the patient and his or her loved ones. They then execute a therapeutic program targeted toward what that patient requires most. 

Salary: $45,890

         Education: Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or recreation with a therapeutic concentration

         Demand for this particular career: Create treatment plans and programs that meet patients’ needs and interests.Plan and implement interventions to prevent harm to a patient.Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as games and field trips.Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.Teach patients about ways to cope with anxiety or depression.Record and analyze a patient’s progress.Evaluate interventions for effectiveness

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